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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: _Jon_ on October 20, 2010, 12:45:18 am

Title: Snakeskin Bamboo Backed Ipe
Post by: _Jon_ on October 20, 2010, 12:45:18 am

I finally got the Bamboo backed Ipe finished.  Put some Sanke Skins on her, and retillered it to take a lot of weight off.  I worked on the tips and with the wise advice of Pappy they turned out pretty nice.  It's the best shotting bow I've ever worked on.  It's my new favorite.  :)

Here's some pictures hope they come out well enough to see. 

No leather on the grip because the wood is just to darn nice to cover up.  :)

Snake Skin backed

(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee207/deltonn/IMG_3560.jpg)

Full Draw

(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee207/deltonn/IMG_3569-1.jpg)

Grip

(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee207/deltonn/IMG_3555.jpg)

Unstrung

(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee207/deltonn/IMG_3547-1.jpg)

Front view

(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee207/deltonn/IMG_3561.jpg)

Title: Re: Snakeskin Bamboo Backed Ipe
Post by: AWH on October 20, 2010, 12:58:12 am

That is Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

Title: Re: Snakeskin Bamboo Backed Ipe
Post by: sailordad on October 20, 2010, 01:04:21 am

ooooooooooooooooo thats purty,sure enough
looks like it can spit a stick pretty quick too
hows it shoot?

realy like the looks of the back with th skins and boo and wood all visible
real slick  8)

Title: Re: Snakeskin Bamboo Backed Ipe
Post by: 15yearold.archer on October 20, 2010, 01:09:14 am

:0 that's exactly what I wanna make.  Was this a glue up?..how long

Title: Re: Snakeskin Bamboo Backed Ipe
Post by: medicinewheel on October 20, 2010, 02:54:18 am

VERY NICE!

Title: Re: Snakeskin Bamboo Backed Ipe
Post by: Pappy on October 20, 2010, 05:51:22 am

Seen it up close,shot it also, very fine bow,that really turned out nice Jon.Very well done. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Snakeskin Bamboo Backed Ipe
Post by: hunter255 on October 20, 2010, 09:48:49 am

Beautiful Work. Looks great

Title: Re: Snakeskin Bamboo Backed Ipe
Post by: Pat B on October 20, 2010, 10:10:41 am

Beautiful bow, Jon. Your detail work is incredible too!

Title: Re: Snakeskin Bamboo Backed Ipe
Post by: adb on October 20, 2010, 10:46:10 am

Did you do the glue-up yourself, or is that from a David Knight blank?

Title: Re: Snakeskin Bamboo Backed Ipe
Post by: ken75 on October 20, 2010, 10:49:17 am

looks like a meat maker congrats

Title: Re: Snakeskin Bamboo Backed Ipe
Post by: Del the cat on October 20, 2010, 10:51:44 am

that's one slick lookin' bow.
V sweet.
Del

Title: Re: Snakeskin Bamboo Backed Ipe
Post by: BearG on October 20, 2010, 10:58:14 am

Quote from: adb on October 20, 2010, 10:46:10 am

Did you do the glue-up yourself, or is that from a David Knight blank?

David Knight had a class at the Classic
Jon I'll bring mine down in Nov.

Title: Re: Snakeskin Bamboo Backed Ipe
Post by: ohma on October 20, 2010, 11:18:03 am

nice bow Jon, realy like the way you trimmed the skins.

Title: Re: Snakeskin Bamboo Backed Ipe
Post by: youngbowyer33 on October 20, 2010, 04:53:04 pm

whoa, that's NICE!Snakeskin, handle, tiller, it's all great!!!

Title: Re: Snakeskin Bamboo Backed Ipe
Post by: JustinNC on October 20, 2010, 06:08:08 pm

That's BOM for the October backed bows!!!!

Title: Re: Snakeskin Bamboo Backed Ipe
Post by: Cameroo on October 20, 2010, 08:40:09 pm

I really like the looks of how you rounded the edges of the back in the handle area, those layers of wood make a nice contrast with the skin.  Beauty!

Title: Re: Snakeskin Bamboo Backed Ipe
Post by: hammertime on October 20, 2010, 11:13:46 pm

WOW! That's a whole lotta beautiful! Real great looking bow-from snake skin to handle to profile-nice work Hammertime

Title: Re: Snakeskin Bamboo Backed Ipe
Post by: _Jon_ on October 21, 2010, 12:13:33 am

Yes it's a David Knight blank.  From the TN Classic and his class this year.  I spoke with David yesterday via phone and he's gonna do another class this next Classic.  I plan to do another one then also.  It was a ton of fun and I learned a lot.

Can't wait to see ya again Bear!  Shooting, food, and friends, great times, and memories to last a life time.

Title: Re: Snakeskin Bamboo Backed Ipe
Post by: Thwackaddict on October 21, 2010, 12:44:17 am

Excellent bow Jon and great skin job!!Is that cherry in the handle?

Title: Re: Snakeskin Bamboo Backed Ipe
Post by: FlintWalker on October 24, 2010, 10:27:45 pm

Pictures don't do it justice!  Just a super nice bow Jon.

Title: Re: Snakeskin Bamboo Backed Ipe
Post by: knightd on October 25, 2010, 10:24:36 am

Very well done!!  ;)

Title: Re: Snakeskin Bamboo Backed Ipe
Post by: Lombard on October 25, 2010, 12:57:09 pm

Very nice bends, and a real looker.

Title: Re: Snakeskin Bamboo Backed Ipe
Post by: crooketarrow on October 25, 2010, 01:28:35 pm

   NICE

Title: Re: Snakeskin Bamboo Backed Ipe
Post by: DirtyDan on October 25, 2010, 05:26:47 pm

Awesome, Jon.  Excellent in all respects--tiller, tips, backing, customized sight window.  Smooth, balanced.  Incredible workmanship.  One of the best I've seen on PA in years.  Congratulations.
Dan

Title: Re: Snakeskin Bamboo Backed Ipe
Post by: _Jon_ on October 29, 2010, 07:54:56 pm

Quote from: Thwackaddict on October 21, 2010, 12:44:17 am

Excellent bow Jon and great skin job!!Is that cherry in the handle?

Yes, it's cherry in the handle. 

Thanks for all the nice comments.